Rigid material that consists of an infinite three-dimensional network of sintered crystalline grains comprising metals bonded to carbon, nitrogen or oxygen.
Note:
The term ceramic generally applies to any class of inorganic, non-metallic product subjected to high temperature during manufacture or use.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1810 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)